Year: 2015
Notes: red mandarin, aldehydes, lily of the valley, syringa, rose de Mai, ylang-ylang, orris, resins, oakmoss, musk
Loosely based on the aldehydic fragrances of the late '60s and early '70s, Seyrig focuses on the syringa flower (a relative of lilac). Also, the name is probably taken from the Lebanese-born actress Delphine Seyrig, who was once married to the American abstract painter Jack Youngerman.
Beginning with an aldehydic floral opening, its chypré leaning is obvious from the start but, at the same time, it lacks the finesse of vintage chyprés from Chanel, Christian Dior, Balmain and Lanvin. With a waxy, creamy and soapy demeanour, the florals are notably fey with a musky green context. There's also a prominent body odour aspect, which could be due to the addition of some cumin, but this does nothing to enhance what is already a very lacklustre creation.
Resting on a bed of oakmoss and musk, it's a chemical mess and smells like a recently used toilet, which has been disinfected with a toilet bowl cleaning liquid or gel. With low sillage and moderate staying power, this is one of those olfactory efforts where the intentions are admirable but the execution is close to terrible.
Beginning with an aldehydic floral opening, its chypré leaning is obvious from the start but, at the same time, it lacks the finesse of vintage chyprés from Chanel, Christian Dior, Balmain and Lanvin. With a waxy, creamy and soapy demeanour, the florals are notably fey with a musky green context. There's also a prominent body odour aspect, which could be due to the addition of some cumin, but this does nothing to enhance what is already a very lacklustre creation.
Resting on a bed of oakmoss and musk, it's a chemical mess and smells like a recently used toilet, which has been disinfected with a toilet bowl cleaning liquid or gel. With low sillage and moderate staying power, this is one of those olfactory efforts where the intentions are admirable but the execution is close to terrible.
